Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Feb 8, 2023

Roberta Clayton Hoffecker, 98, of Concord passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at her home with her family by her side, after a period of declining health.

Roberta’s family is planning a memorial service to celebrate her life.

Born January 27, 1925, in Dorchester, South Carolina, Roberta was a daughter of the late...

Feb 7, 2023

Ray Lee Flowe, 74 years old, of Concord, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 7, 2023.  Ray was born on August 2, 1948, in Cabarrus County to the late Clyde and Bertha Lambert Flowe.

Ray was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School.  He then proudly served his country in the US Air...

Feb 6, 2023

Rachel Mullis Smith, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, February 6, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House.

Rachel was born on September 16, 1937 in Union County, NC. She was a cherished daughter of the late Henry Lee Mullis and Beulah Rachel Baucom Mullis. In addition to her parents, she was...

Feb 4, 2023

Eugene Junior Benton (Gene), 88, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born August 28, 1934 in Madison County, Ga., the son of the late Roy Hawkins Benton and Willie Lou Thompson Benton.  His family moved to Kannapolis from Colbert, Georgia in his early childhood to pursue careers with Cannon Mills....

Feb 4, 2023

June (Medlin) Hartsoe, age 87 of China Grove, wife of the late Elmer Hartsoe, passed away February 4, 2023 after a brief illness.  Born in Cabarrus county on June 14, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Claude Herman and Gussie Inez (Williams) Medlin.

Throughout her life, June was an avid music lover. At the early...

Feb 3, 2023

June Elsie Smith Tilley, 93 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2023.  June was born on June 23, 1929 in Rowan County to the late Clyde and Cora Cavin Smith.

June loved her family, she especially loved hosting Christmas with everyone.  June was a Christian woman who attended...

Feb 2, 2023

William “Bill” Anthony Banks, 65 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away on February 2, 2023.  Bill was born on August 20, 1957 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Floyd Carol and Nila Shelton Banks.

Bill proudly served his country in the US Marines.  He was a simple man, that never met a stranger as he always...

Feb 2, 2023

Kenneth Arthur Clayton went to heaven shouting love for the Father and the Son on February 2, 2023.  Born in Cabarrus County on May 5, 1939 he was the son of the late Spencer Kenneth Clayton and Ophelia Overcash Clayton.  A sister, Peggy Joyce Clayton Gentle, also preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife,...

Feb 2, 2023

Linda Beaver Hatley, 83, of China Grove., peacefully passed away Thursday morning, February 2, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House.

Born November 25, 1939, in Concord, she was the daughter of the late Narry H. and Mae Rogers Beaver.  She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Robert L. Pinion, Jr.

Earlier, Linda had...

Feb 2, 2023

Gaynelle West Harrington, 94, of Concord, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

Gaynelle was born on September 10, 1928 in Cabarrus County. She was the cherished daughter of the late Marvin West and Estelle Edwards Leazer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Hall L....

Feb 1, 2023

Roy Thomas Hopkins, Jr., 81 years old, of Concord, passed away on February 1, 2023.  Roy was born on May 10, 1941 in Rowan County to the late Roy Thomas and Sarah “Maize” Blevins Hopkins.

Roy was a graduate of Granite Quarry High School.  After high school, he joined the US Airforce and proudly served his country...

Jan 31, 2023

Jennetta Capri Morris Walker, 45, of Salisbury, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Jennetta was born on February 13, 1977 in Nassawadox, VA to her parents, Chauncey Morris Sr. and Rhonda Felton-Morris whom both preceded her in death. Jennetta loved to sing, cook strange meals and watch trash TV with her sister....

Jan 31, 2023

Richard “Wayne” Russell Sr. 82, of Kannapolis passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Tucker Hospice House surrounded by loved ones. He was born August 14th, 1940 to the late Lewis and Helen Russell of Kannapolis, NC. In Wayne’s early adult years, he attended UNC Chapel Hill and went on to join the US Air Force. Once his...

Jan 29, 2023

Wayne was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, uncle, son and brother who will be deeply missed. A man with a lifelong passion for learning, reading and understanding people - he was very well-read and constantly desired to learn new points of view. Wayne spent his younger years in Upstate New York before enlisting in the United States Air Force,...

Jan 29, 2023

David Scott “Dave” Rutland, 79, of Concord passed away January 29, 2023. He was born November 18, 1943 in Fairfax, South Carolina, a son of the late Henry and Louise Ward Rutland.

Dave was a graduate of Clemson University.  After graduation he began his lifelong career in the textile industry. Dave’s first position in textile management began...

Jan 27, 2023

Bailey Allison Gainey, age 41 of Kannapolis, beloved daughter to Steve and Judy Gainey, passed away after a year of declining health at Atrium Health-Cabarrus.

Born in Cabarrus County on April 11, 1981, she was the daughter of Steve and Judy (Ward) Gainey of Kannapolis.

Bailey was an avid Carolina Panthers fan, as well as...

Jan 27, 2023

Kathy Jo Liverman Cagle, 72, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born on March 17, 1950 in Cabarrus County to the late Edwin Wright Liverman and Gertrude Dudley Liverman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Tony Cagle. Kathy worked...

Jan 27, 2023

Helen Louise Cruse Jackson, 97, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully January 27, 2023. She was born on August 3, 1925 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Floyd Herman Cruse and Alma Hopkins Cruse. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Henry Jackson in 2001.  Her brother, Herman Lee Cruse, and two sisters, Laura C. Osborne...

Jan 26, 2023

Vickie Dianne Steen Dunn, 70, formerly of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Thursday evening, January 26, 2023, at Cary Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident.

Born March 14, 1952, in Cabarrus County, Vickie was the daughter of the late Walter and Mildred Donahue Steen. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her...

Jan 25, 2023

Jocelyn Godfrey Pope, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.   Jo was born on June 23, 1926, in Union County, North Carolina, to the late Lewis Claude and Nettie McManus Godfrey.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rev. Gordon Pope, as well as her nine brothers and sisters and...